Apple Thunderbolt Cables are connection accessories from Apple for devices that support Thunderbolt 1 or 2.
Overview[]
The cables are available in 0.5 and 2.0m lengths and support two independent channels of Thunderbolt data transfers at up to 10Gb/s each. Devices that support Thunderbolt 2 can bond the two channels to support data transfers at up to 20Gb/s.
The Apple Thunderbolt Cable can be used to connect high-bandwidth Thunderbolt peripherals or for fast networking between Thunderbolt-equiped computers. It can also enable target disk mode on Macs for fast data access or system migration.
Compatibility[]
Usage of the cables with Thunderbolt 3 or 4 devices require a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter. Though Thunderbolt 3 cables are interchangeable with USB-C, Thunderbolt 1 and 2 cables cannot carry USB signals.
Thunderbolt ports are also backwards compatible with Mini DisplayPort peripherals.[1] However, the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter does not support Mini DisplayPort signals.[2]
Supported Macs[]
- MacBook Air (2011 to 2017)
- MacBook Pro (2011 to 2015)
- iMac (2011 to 2015)
- Mac Pro (2nd generation) (2013)
- Mac mini (2011 to 2014)
References[]
- ↑ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Thunderbolt Technology Community, Intel Corporation. Accessed 2021-03-31.
- ↑ About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter, Apple Inc. 2019-12-11.
